If you're adopting a rescue animal, there is no environmental argument. My dog was bred for racing, a cruel and violent industry that throws the dogs away like

If you're adopting a rescue animal, there is no environmental argument. My dog was bred for racing, a cruel and violent industry that throws the dogs away like garbage when they are no longer used. I don't think there's any ethical argument to be made against adopting a dog like that. If people giving their cats cat food is enough to make you question your commitment to vegetarianism, maybe you're not really that committed? You should do things for yourself, and base their value on the decisions of others